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Why is a 1 liter balloon filled with helium is less dense than 1 liter balloon filled with nitrogen?
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∙ 14y ago
Better check on that again, helium is lighter than air and the specific gravity of air is approximately 1.3 milligrams per cubic centimeter. Water weighs much more than air, 1 gram per cubic centimeter.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThat is because helium is less dense than nitrogen.
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Gas that is less dense than air?
Helium is a gas that is less dense than air. This is why a balloon filled with helium rises when released.
Why does a helium filled balloon rise in relation to its density?
I'm not sure I understand the question but here goes: Helium is lighter [less dense] than air, so a helium filled balloon rises because it floats up on the more dense air.
Which has higher density balloon filled with water or helium?
I would say an air filled balloon if you fill it with just plain air. I am basing this on the principle of osmosis and diffusion. A substance such as a gas will travel from an area of increased concentration, such as a balloon filled with helium, to an area od decreased concentration, such as the room the balloon is in. If you fill the balloon with air identicle to that in the surrounding room it negates diffusion.
What can make a balloon float besides helium?
It depends on what the balloon is filled with.A balloon may float if it is filled with any gas that is less dense than air: hydrogen, helium, even pure nitrogen gas. However, the weight of the balloon will determine whether it can be lifted by the difference in density. So the most effective lifting gases are hydrogen and helium. Helium is used because it is nonflammable and noncorrosive. Early German dirigibles (zeppelins) were filled with hydrogen, and some caught fire, notably the Hindenburg in 1937.Larger balloons can be lifted by hot air, which is less dense than cooler air. If the air cools again, it will no longer provide lift.
Why doesn't a balloon float with air n floats wen it's filled with helium?
Helium is an element that is less dense than the air around it. This is because it is sooner on the periodic table (BY FAR) than all the other elements such as Nitrogen which is 70% of the air. As you should know, the elements have a weight and volume. Density is weight divided by volume, so elements sooner on the periodic would be less dense being lighter. So, the helium in the balloon and the weight of the balloon are together less than the air around it all, so it floats. Incidentally, balloons filled with air can indeed float, as many ballooning hobbyists know. Air expands as it is heated, and as a result it is less dense than the surrounding air. Balloons filled with hot air will float.
Are helium balloons more dense than air baloons?
No. At the same pressure, a helium filled balloon will be less dense than an air-filled balloon.
Why does a balloon filled with helium rise with a balloon filled with an equal volume of average atmospheric air does not?
Helium is less dense than air, which is why the helium-filled balloon floats when you let it go.
How does a balloon filled with nitrogen air fly up?
The composition of air is roughly 78% nitrogen and the remainder except a negligable amount of hydrogen is more dense than nitrogen. Therefore a balloon filled with nitrogen will be less dense then the surrounding air and thus will rise. The balloon will probaly not rise, as there is insufficient lift to overcome the weight of the balloon fabric. Are you sure you don't mean Helium, or Hydrogen?
Why a balloon filled with helium floats in air?
Helium is less dense than air
Gas that is less dense than air?
Helium is a gas that is less dense than air. This is why a balloon filled with helium rises when released.
Why does a helium filled balloon rise in relation to its density?
I'm not sure I understand the question but here goes: Helium is lighter [less dense] than air, so a helium filled balloon rises because it floats up on the more dense air.
What makes balloons less dense air?
If a balloon is filled with a substance that's less dense than air ... such as helium, hydrogen, steam, or warmer air ... then the balloon is less dense than air.
How does a balloon rise against gravity?
A balloon is filled with helium, which is less dense than the air around us. Because of this, it is able to float. But, over time, the helium leaves the balloon making it fall again.
Which has higher density balloon filled with water or helium?
I would say an air filled balloon if you fill it with just plain air. I am basing this on the principle of osmosis and diffusion. A substance such as a gas will travel from an area of increased concentration, such as a balloon filled with helium, to an area od decreased concentration, such as the room the balloon is in. If you fill the balloon with air identicle to that in the surrounding room it negates diffusion.
Why do balloons filled with air not float?
Because air is not as dense as helium filed gallons so they won't float
What can make a balloon float besides helium?
It depends on what the balloon is filled with.A balloon may float if it is filled with any gas that is less dense than air: hydrogen, helium, even pure nitrogen gas. However, the weight of the balloon will determine whether it can be lifted by the difference in density. So the most effective lifting gases are hydrogen and helium. Helium is used because it is nonflammable and noncorrosive. Early German dirigibles (zeppelins) were filled with hydrogen, and some caught fire, notably the Hindenburg in 1937.Larger balloons can be lifted by hot air, which is less dense than cooler air. If the air cools again, it will no longer provide lift.
What makes the balloon rises?
Helium gas in the balloon causes it to rise as it is much less dense than the surrounding air which has heavier molecules such as Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, etc.
